The long wait is over – Hello Kitty Online is finally in the Philippines. Sanrio fans of all ages can now go on marvelous adventures with Hello Kitty, Keroppi, Bad Badtz-Maru and the rest of the Sanrio gang in the colorful and marvelous cities of Florapolis, Paris, London and more.

Its charming surroundings and cute customizable avatars are complemented by immersive, socially-driven gameplay which will surely keep everyone fascinated for many hours. Hello Kitty Online will allow its gamers to build their own dream homes, grow their farm, craft items and go on fantastic expeditions with their friends.

Gamers also get a free account with Sanriotown (http://sanriotown.com) where they can send emails, post blog entries, share pictures, play mini games and more.

“We’re very excited to bring Hello Kitty Online here in the country. Aside from its cute graphics, the game really has so much to offer – not just for experienced online gamers but those who have never played a single online game in their life. Going on quests, building homes and raising farms are just a few of the things Hello Kitty Online gamers can do. We also have a lot of “real life” activities in store for our community so they’d definitely have a lot to look forward to.” says Ann Francisco, Level Up! Brand Manager for Hello Kitty Online Philippines.

The game has just entered its Founders Beta stage last August 17. If you wish to try the game out as early as now, you can already sign-up for a free account at http://www.levelupgames.ph/hko. But the slots are limited so you’ll need to hurry before it runs out.

For those who like playing at home, installers are available for download at the Hello Kitty Online Philippines site. While those who wish to play at a café may head on to any Netopia branch to access the game.

Hello Kitty Online Philippines is developed by Sanrio Digital and published in the Philippines by Level Up!, Inc. – the first and leading online game publisher in the country.

Level Up! Philippines, a subsidiary of ePLDT, is the country’s first and biggest online game publisher. Among its games are Ragnarok Online (the country’s first MMORPG), Rohan Online, RF Online, Flyff Online, Silkroad Online, Perfect World Online, Crazy Kart, Grand Chase, FreeStyle and Hello Kitty Online.